Front Desk Agent - (Part Time)

Martin Resorts, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Peregrine Hospitality in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Front Desk Agent to be the first point of contact for guests, handling check-ins, check-outs, and cash transactions with a focus on a warm, efficient welcome.

You will greet guests, register reservations, upsell services, and provide information about local attractions while maintaining accuracy and a positive attitude.

Strong communication, multitasking, and teamwork are essential to deliver exceptional service and uphold the hotel’s reputation.

Qualifications

• Education: High School diploma or GED equivalence.
• 1 year of Customer Service experience preferred.
• Experience with hotel front desk operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests on arrival.
• Register guests and verify reservations.
• Handle cash and balance the cash drawer.
• Provide information about facilities and local attractions.
• Assist with check-out and process payments.
• Resolve guest complaints and ensure satisfaction.
• Maintain knowledge of hotel services and local area.
• Upsell and promote marketing programs.
• Work with team and management professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Upselling

Cash handling

Multitasking

Team player

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Hilton PMS

Job description

As a Front Desk Agent, you are the first point of contact for guests, playing a crucial role in ensuring a positive and memorable stay. This position involves managing check-ins and check-outs, handling cashiering duties, and attending to guests' needs with prompt and personalized service. A strong commitment to exceeding guest expectations and maintaining a welcoming atmosphere is essential. Excellent communication skills, a friendly demeanor, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment are required. Your role significantly contributes to overall guest satisfaction and the hotel’s reputation for excellence.

Essential Functions

• Greet and welcome guests upon arrival, ensuring a warm and friendly first impression.
• Register guests into the computer system, verifying reservation details and processing payments.
• Handle cash and balance the cash drawer, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Provide guests with information about hotel facilities and local attractions.
• Assist guests with check-out, ensuring all services are correctly accounted for and processing various forms of payment.
• Field guest complaints, conduct research, and resolve issues to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of the hotel’s services, facilities, and the local area.
• Follow hotel policies and procedures, including safety and security standards, and continuously strive to improve operational standards.
• Participate in upselling and promoting marketing programs to enhance guest experience and hotel revenue.
• Work cohesively with the team, supporting management and collaborating professionally with co-workers.

Skills and Abilities

• Understand the mission, vision, and goals of the hotel.
• Must be able to prioritize and work efficiently with limited supervision.
• Requires effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to upsell guests into rooms that fit their needs.
• Must possess basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• General knowledge of the city where the hotel is located and its attractions.
• Extensive knowledge of the hotel, its services and facilities.
• Ability to handle cash and balance cash drawer required.
• Strong team player, able to partner with management and other employees in a professional manner.

Job Qualifications/Requirements

Education: High School diploma or GED equivalence

Experience: 1 year of Customer Service experience preferred

Additional: Will be required to work flexible scheduled shifts based on business needs

Hilton PMS experience is preferred

Physical Requirements:

The minimum physical requirements for this position include but are not limited to:

• Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 40 pounds frequently to assist guests
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to hear, understand and communicate orally and in writing to communicate with staff, vendors, and guests a normal in-person and phone conversation
• Ability to bend and twist, push, and pull, stoop, and kneel
• Ascend and descend a ladder

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please contact: [e-mail].

Peregrine Hospitality is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran and Drug Free workplace.

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